Emil Lilleberg - NHL News & Rumors

Set for extended absence Lilleberg (undisclosed) was labeled as week-to-week by head coach Jon Cooper, who told reporters Monday he was hoping to have the defenseman back before the Olympic break, Eduardo...

Impact Considering the Olympic break isn't until February, it certainly doesn't sound like Lilleberg is going to be back anytime soon. With just three points in his last 15 outings, the blueliner doesn't offer much in the way of offensive productivity, though he did chip in 33 hits and 19 blocks over that stretch. Lilleberg's extended absence will open up a spot on the blue line for Steve Santini.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Designated for IR Lilleberg (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Monday, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Lilleberg will have to miss at least the Bolts' next three games, though it could be longer, considering the team hasn't provided any details regarding the severity or nature of his undisclosed injury. With the 24-year-old blueliner on the shelf, Steve Santini was called up from the minors and should suit up on the third pairing against the Panthers on Monday.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't finish game Lilleberg (undisclosed) didn't play in the third period of Saturday's game versus the Islanders, Eduardo A. Encina of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Lilleberg's status was not updated after the game, leaving him questionable for Monday versus the Panthers. If he can't play, the Lightning will likely need to make a roster move for a blueliner.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Vasilevskiy makes 20 saves, Hagel has 2 goals and an assist in Lightning's 3-0 win over Flyers

Andrei Vasilevskiy made 20 saves for his first shutout of the season, Brandon Hagel had two goals and an assist and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-0 on Mond...

NOVEMBER 25 • Associated Press

Guentzel scores in OT to give Lightning 2-1 win over Oilers

Jake Guentzel scored 1:43 into overtime to give the Tampa Bay Lightning a 2-1 victory over the Edmonton Oilers

NOVEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Finds net once again Lilleberg scored a goal on his lone shot on target, blocked one shot, racked up two penalty minutes and held a plus-2 rating during his 16:02 of ice time in Saturday's 3-1 win over...

Impact Despite the least amount of ice time of any of the team's dressed defenseman, Lilleberg turned in a really solid game. The 24-year-old was one of three Lightning players to finish the contest with a plus-2 rating and also found the back of the net for the second time in his last three games. Once Victor Hedman (undisclosed) and Ryan McDonagh (undisclosed) are ready to return, it will be interesting to see how Lilleberg will fit in, if at all.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Finley scores 1st NHL goal to help the Lightning beat the Panthers 3-1

Jack Finley scores his first NHL goal, leading the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-1 victory over the Florida Panthers on Saturday night

NOVEMBER 16 • Associated Press

First goal of season Lilleberg scored a goal in a 3-2 win over Washington on Saturday.

Impact He took a pass from Jake Guentzel, but didn't connect with it clean, and it knuckled past past Logan Thompson. It was Lilleberg's first goal and second point of the season (15 games).

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Hagel lifts surging Lightning to 3-2 win over Capitals

Brandon Hagel scored the tiebreaking goal 8:42 into the third period and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Washington Capitals 3-2

NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Gets on scoresheet with assist Lilleberg notched an assist and three blocked shots in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Mammoth.

Impact The helper was Lilleberg's first point of the season. The 24-year-old defenseman has added eight shots on net, 17 hits, 11 blocked shots, 31 PIM and a minus-3 rating. He's a tough customer, but he had just 19 points in 76 regular-season outings last year, so don't expect a lot of offense. Lilleberg should be a bottom-four regular on the Lightning's blue line.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning Defenseman Was Nice Surprise This Season Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Emil Lilleberg made his NHL debut with the Tampa Bay Lightning during the 2023-24 season. In 37 games with th...

MAY 17 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Adds helper Monday Lilleberg logged an assist, two hits and two blocked shots in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Panthers in Game 4.

Impact Lilleberg picked up his first point of the postseason when he helped out on a Mitchell Chaffee tally in the second period. The 24-year-old Lilleberg has added seven hits, three blocked shots and a minus-1 rating over four playoff contests. He had 19 points, 105 PIM, 46 shots on net, 114 hits and 61 blocks over 76 regular-season outings in his second NHL campaign.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Lilleberg | Postgame vs Buffalo Sabres

APRIL 14 • YOUTUBE

First career goal is game-winner Lilleberg scored a goal, logged two PIM and went plus-2 in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Sabres.

Impact It took until his 111th game, but Lilleberg finally has his first NHL goal. He stretched the Lightning's lead to 5-2 at 16:45 of the second period, and that tally held up as the game-winner. It also snapped a seven-game point drought for the 24-year-old blueliner. He's been effective in his role as a physical defenseman in 2024-25, earning 19 points, 45 shots on net, 105 PIM, 113 hits, 59 blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating through 74 appearances.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

First career goal is game-winner Lilleberg scored a goal, logged two PIM and went plus-2 in Sunday's 7-4 win over the Sabres.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Guentzel, Kucherov each score twice in the Lightning's 7-4 victory over the Sabres

Jake Guentzel scored twice to reach the 40-goal mark, NHL scoring leader Nikita Kucherov had two goals and an assist and the Tampa Bay Lightning rallied to beat the Buffalo Sabres...

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Slides assist in big win Lilleberg notched an assist, three hits and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-0 win over Utah.

Impact Lilleberg set up Gage Goncalves' goal in the second period, which put the Lightning up 3-0. This was Lilleberg's second game in a row with a helper, and he has four of them over his last six outings. The 24-year-old has stepped up as a regular this season with 18 assists, 42 shots on net, 104 hits, 54 blocked shots, 95 PIM and a minus-2 rating through 66 appearances. However, he's still looking for his first NHL goal after 103 career games and counting.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Golden Knights leading goal scorer Tomas Hertl to miss road trip after getting injured Sunday

Tomas Hertl will not be on the Vegas Golden Knights’ three-game road trip this week because of an injury he suffered in Sunday’s 4-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Hertl continues hot streak with team-leading 31st goal, Golden Knights top Lightning 4-2

Tomas Hertl scored a goal and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2

MARCH 24 • Associated Press

Andrei Vasilevskiy stops 21 shots in Lightning's 2-0 win over Flyers

Andrei Vasilevskiy recorded his sixth shutout of the season after stopping 21 shots as the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 2-0 on Monday night

MARCH 18 • Associated Press

First multi-pointer of career Lilleberg had two helpers and three hits Saturday in a 6-2 win over Boston.

Impact It was Lilleberg's first mult-point NHL game. The 24-year-old Norwegian is up to 16 assists in 61 games this season, but he's still looking for his first NHL goal. Lilleberg does have 97 hits, which gives him a bit of potential as a category stacker in leagues that count that stat.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Lilleberg And Mark Kastelic Trade Blows In Spirited Tilt

MARCH 8 • YOUTUBE

Victor Hedman scores twice in Tampa Bay's 6-2 win over Columbus

Victor Hedman scored twice and had three points to lead Tampa Bay to a 6-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets

MARCH 5 • Associated Press

Contributes assist Sunday Lilleberg notched an assist in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Kraken.

Impact Lilleberg has two helpers over six contests in February. The 24-year-old defenseman has racked up five assists over his last 14 games -- while it's not much, it's a noticeable uptick in offense for the heavy-hitting blueliner. He's at 13 helpers, 32 shots on net, 89 hits, 76 PIM and 46 blocked shots over 51 appearances while holding down a third-pairing role in his second NHL campaign.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

First point since suspension Lilleberg provided an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Senators.

Impact This was Lilleberg's second game back from a two-game suspension. He has four helpers over his last 10 outings, though it's unlikely the 24-year-old blueliner will maintain that level of production in the long run. The Norwegian defenseman is at 12 assists, 29 shots on net, 39 blocked shots, 76 PIM and 83 hits through 47 appearances in a bottom-four role this season.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

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